Acura TLX (2019 year). Manual - part 11

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light 
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system 
automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.

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Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam determines when to change the 
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of 
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following 
cases, the system may not respond to the lights 
properly:

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or 
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow, 
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Other light sources, such as street lights and 
electric billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front 
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming 
direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient 
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

If you do not want the system to be activated at any 
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a 
dealer or disable the system.

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The headlight switch is in AUTO.

■

The lever is in the low beam 
position.

■

The low beams are on and the 
system recognizes that you are 
driving at night.

■

The vehicle speed is above 45 mph 
(72 km/h).

The system operates when:

When the camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the 
headlights remain in low beam.

When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, 
the headlights change to high beam.

The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs 
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.

How it works

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Auto High-Beam

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To activate the system, turn the headlight 
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights 
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator 
will come on.

2 Light Switches P. 162

The high beams remain on unless:
• You have been driving below 45 mph (72 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few 

seconds.

• You enter a well lit location.

The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no 
longer exists.

If needed, you can temporarily turn the system off manually. Turn on the high 
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams 
once by pulling the lever toward you. To turn the system back on, repeat one of the 
procedures.

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Operating the System

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Operating the System

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the 
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean. 
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to 
apply windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area 
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of 
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message 
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed toward the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cools down the area around 
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message 
appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Headlight 
Switch

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Auto High-Beam

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Disable or re-enable the system when the 
vehicle is parked and the power mode is in ON 
and the light switch is in the AUTO position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch 
lever toward you and hold it for at least 40 
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in the 
meter will blink twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light 
switch lever toward you and hold it for at least 
30 seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in 
the meter will blink once.

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected 
disabled or re-enabled setting each time you start the 
engine.

AUTO Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.

■

Wiper switch (OFF, INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

, LO, 

HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the 
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

*

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper 
operation.

■

Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to clear the windshield, 
then stop.

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wipers/Washers

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Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe 
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting 

 and the LO setting become 

the same.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster or heated windshield

*

 

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

MIST

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to 
use 
washer.

INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.

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AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you 
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

*

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Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

*

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the 
following situations in order to prevent severe 
damage to the wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windshield

•

Driving through a car wash

•

No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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Turn the headlights on and press the 
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you 
turn the windshield washers for the first time 
after the power mode is set to ON.

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Headlight Washers

*

Canadian models

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Headlight Washers

*

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as 
the windshield washers.

Headlight Washer Button

* Not available on all models

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 

(

+ or 

(

- button to adjust instrument 

panel brightness.
Brighten: Press the 

(

+ button.

Dim: Press the 

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you 
will be returned to the previous display.

■

Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the display 
while you are adjusting it.

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Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are 
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight 
integration with the wiper is activated, the 
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness 
when the exterior lights are on, press the 

(

+ button 

until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper 
sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

When the ambient light is ON, you can adjust the 
brightness level of the ambient light by pressing the 

(

+ or 

(

- button.

2 Ambient Light Off Switch

*

 P. 191

Models with ambient light off switch

(

+ Button

(

- Button

* Not available on all models

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door 
mirror button to defog the rear window and 
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.

Heated Windshield Button

*

Press the heated windshield button to deice 
the windshield when the power mode is in 
ON.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the 
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making 
it difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), 
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for 
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

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Heated Windshield Button

*

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when 
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, 
making it difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 39°F (4°C), 
the heated windshield may automatically activate. 
The system deactivates itself once the outside 
temperature reaches 43°F (6°C).

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar and thigh support

*

) and 

door mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless 
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat 
adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.

The seat will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to 
ACCESSORY.

When you enter the vehicle, the multi-information display briefly shows you which 
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward depending 
on the set seating position once you
• Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in 

(

P.

• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat moves forward to 
the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

Using the information screen or multi-information 
display, you can disable the automatic seat and door 
mirror adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

System Operation
The system will not operate if:

•

The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the 
seat is in motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the 

driver’s seat and door mirrors to the desired 
position.

2. Press the SET button.

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You will hear the beeper, and the 
memory button indicator light will blink.

3. Press and hold memory button 

(

1 or 

(

2 

within five seconds of pressing the SET 
button.

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Once the seat and the door mirror 
positions have been memorized, the 
indicator light on the button you pressed 
stays on and you will hear the double-
beep.

1. Put the transmission into 

(

P.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or 

(

2).

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You will hear the beeper, and the 
indicator light will blink.

The seat and the door mirrors will 
automatically move to the memorized 
positions. When it has finished moving, you 
will hear the beeper, and the indicator light 
stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation 
will be canceled when:

•

You do not press the memory button within five 
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat or the door mirror position 
before the double-beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except 
ON.

SET Button

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:

•

Press the SET button or memory button 

(

1 or 

(

2.

•

Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than 

(

P.

Memory Buttons

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever 

down.

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The steering wheel adjustment lever is 
under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and 

in or out.

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Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.

3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up 

to lock the steering wheel in position.

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After adjusting the position, make sure 
you have securely locked the steering 
wheel in place by trying to move it up, 
down, in, and out.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.

Lever

To adjust

To lock

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.

When you are driving after dark, the 
automatic dimming rearview mirror and 
power door mirrors

*

 reduce the glare from 

headlights behind you, based on inputs from 
the mirror sensor. This feature is always active.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors

*

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

2 Front Seats P. 180

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors

*

The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in 

(

R.

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right 
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press 
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.

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Folding door mirrors

*

Press the folding button to fold in and out the 
door mirrors.

If activated, either side door mirror 
automatically tilts downward when you put 
the transmission into 

(

R; this improves close-

in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle 
when backing up. The mirror automatically 
returns to its original position when you take 
the transmission out of 

(

R.

To activate this feature, set the power mode 
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left 
or right side.

Selector 
Switch

Folding Button

*

Adjustment 
Switch

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Slide the selector switch to left 
or right to tilt down either side 
door mirror.

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

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Folding in the door mirrors

Press the lock button on the remote transmitter, or press the door lock button on 
any door.

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The mirrors start folding in automatically.

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Folding out the door mirrors

Unlock the driver’s door using the remote transmitter or keyless access system.

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The mirrors start folding out automatically.

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

You cannot turn the automatic folding out 
automatically if they have been folded in using the 
folding button.

You can turn the automatic folding door mirror 
function on and off.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

Door mirrors will not fold automatically when locking 
from inside the vehicle using lock tab or master door 
lock switch.

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 
while allowing you to maintain full control of 
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seats

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Adjusting the Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow 
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

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WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result 
in serious injury or death if the front 
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front 
airbags as possible while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient 
space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal 
Position 
Adjustment

Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment

Lumbar Support 
Adjustment 
(Driver’s seat only)

Driver’s side/
Passenger’s 
side

*

 Height 

Adjustment

* Not available on all models

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Thigh support adjustment switch

*

Press the front side: The tucked-down seat 
cushion end rolls out to support your thighs.
Press the rear side: The seat cushion returns 
to its original position.

Driver’s seat only

Thigh 
Support 
Adjustment 
Switch

* Not available on all models

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